Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

[F Gump]

 That is why I would be willing to sacrifice some near term winning to restock asset cupboard.  

I'm not convinced that having a pursuit of trading away good players in hand, on good contracts, will be a path that can actually "restock" anything. I think it's just an exercise in churning the roster, and settling for a treadmill of mediocrity. 

Of course, Mavs will do what they think is best. But based on his history as a GM, I really think that M is the sort that will try to create the biggest winner possible in the quickest way he can. He may move pieces that don't make DAL better by being here on the court, but I don't think he will move ones that are useful and talented (unless he can get back someone even better). I think his vision is going to be how to build the best team around CF now, and soon, if he can, and not aim for 5-10 years from now.